During Shabbat morning, our session 1B Junior Camp kids took part in a t’fillah where they were asked, “What will you take home from camp?” Their answers were sweet, thoughtful, and funny. And they also showed how camp is the place where they discover friendships, a loving community, a new sense of self-confidence, and a deeper or newfound love of Judaism. Check out their answers below!
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I will take home the joy and love I've found in my campers.
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My co-counselor does not use her phone during Shabbat. I want to adopt that tradition when I go home.
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Community
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My friends' phone numbers and the renewed courage to be more open about my religion.
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Trying to have a positive attitude no matter what.
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I'm taking home all my friendships, the new things I learned about Judaism here, and my new memories obviously
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The car that I made, the songs I learned.
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I am taking home the friendships with people in my cabin
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I will take home friendships, lanyard making,
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New friendships and memories
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Memories, dances, self confidence.
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Going to Porter Creek
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A happy family
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My new friendships.
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I will take home a bunch of pins and laundry.
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I will bring home my great experiences and new friendships.
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Love of friendship and bracelet making.
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Self confidence
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I'm going to take home the new memories.
And of course, the obvious:
